Nutrition Posts
March 15, 2025
Best Nutrients for Detoxification Support
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
You’ve probably heard about cleanses or short-term detoxes. The truth is your body detoxifies nonstop—flushing out toxins from daily exposures and natural metabolic …
March 13, 2025
Vitamins D3 and K2: Why You Need Them Together
The Interplay Between Vitamin D and K2
The interplay between vitamin D and K2 is a complex process that maintains health and promotes wellbeing. How these two pair to work synergistically is complex and fascinating. Cultures around the world inst…
March 9, 2025
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms and How to Prevent and Overcome Low Vitamin B12
By Jillian Levy, CHHC
It’s estimated that up to 15 percent to 20 percent of all adults are at least marginally deficient in vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin). Some experts believe this number may actually be a lot higher, since it’s s…
March 9, 2025
The Truth About Vitamin B12: Why 'Normal' Levels May Not Be Enough
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
You trust lab results to tell you if you're healthy—but what if they don’t tell the full story? You may feel like you're aging faster, struggling with brain fog, or …
March 1, 2025
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Stress, Diabetes, Dental Health, and Gut Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Is oxidative stress an underling source of your heart’s atrial fibrillation? For many individuals, the answer may very well be - yes. The follow-up question is where is th…
Feb. 22, 2025
Remarkable Tocotrienols for Cardiovascular, Brain, Immune Health and More
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Tocotrienols, the most potent form of vitamin E, have been heavily researched over the past 40 years. They have been shown to be very powerful antioxidants and offer significant…
Feb. 21, 2025
What Are Endothelial Cells and How Do They Impact Heart Health?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
What Are Endothelial Cells?
Endothelial cells form the inner lining of blood vessels, providing a smooth surface for efficient blood flow. Spanning approximately 60,000 mi…
Feb. 16, 2025
PQQ – What Can This Super Antioxidant Do For You?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
One antioxidant stands out above other nutrients for a few reasons. Perhaps it is because of its unusual name or remarkable function in helping your body make new mitochondria. …
Feb. 16, 2025
PQQ: Powerful Antioxidant for Mitochondria, Energy, and Longevity
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a powerful, vitamin-like compound discovered in the late 1960s and recognized as a key nutrient for cellular health and longevity. It plays an …
Feb. 13, 2025
The Toxic Nutrient Triad
A little: good. Just a little more: bad
Commentary by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD
OMNS (July 31, 2023) Most clinicians are familiar with the concept that when a little is good, more is often better, but a lot is still reliably toxic. This results in th…
Feb. 4, 2025
Food Supplement CoQ10 Cuts Death Rates Among Heart Failure Patients
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) cuts mortality by half in patients with heart failure, researchers from Denmark reported at the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology, which took …
Jan. 31, 2025
Reigniting Hope: Managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
OMNS (Nov 16, 2024) A recent story from Shanghai highlights the difficult journey of SLE patients. A woman named Shabai, after two decades battling this autoimmune disease and suffering kidney failure requiring dialysi…
Jan. 25, 2025
Study Finds That Girl Scout Cookies Are Toxic
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
Girl Scout Cookies, a financing tool of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) since 1917, were initially home baked by Girl Scouts and their moms to finance troop activities. Today, two comm…
Jan. 23, 2025
Omega-3 DHA and Phosphatidylserine: Two Are Better Than One
Omega 3 fish oil (DHA) and phosphatidylserine (PS) are two types of fat great for brain function, structure and health. They are essential components of cell membranes and support electrical function, mitochondrial activity, and receptor site activi…
Jan. 6, 2025
Female Plus: New Formula for Hormone Balance, Energy, and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
We are excited to introduce the newly updated Female Plus formula, offering comprehensive support for hormone balance, xenoestrogen detoxification, energy, and vitality. This na…
Jan. 1, 2025
Dietary Fructose Fuels Cancer Tumor Growth Via Mechanism in the Liver
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
Guess what? A new study has found that the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) indirectly encourages tumor growth through metabolic mechanisms in the liver. Yet, the idea that HFCS causes cancer is n…
Dec. 24, 2024
Tips for Holiday and Winter Stress
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” or “Bah humbug,” which one are you? The holidays and winter season are filled with joyous celebra…
Dec. 22, 2024
Top 17 Joint Supplements (Plus Foods That Support Joint Health)
By Joe Boland
December 4, 2024
Our bodies are incredible machines, and joints are the hinges that keep us moving. Keeping your joints healthy is crucial for an active, pain-free life, but wear and tear, injuries, and even age can take a toll.
Tha…
Dec. 16, 2024
Pterostilbene: A Timeless Health Tonic for Longevity and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Pterostilbene is an ancient, prized health tonic that has gained considerable recognition over the last 20 years. It belongs to a rare class of antiaging and longevity-promoti…
Dec. 8, 2024
A Paradigm Shift in Epidemic and Chronic Disease Management
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic and the American (and global) chronic disease epidemic have exposed critical failures in the current medical system, particularly within institutions like the FDA, CDC, and NIH. …
Nov. 25, 2024
Less than 50% of many prenatal supplements have the adequate amount of choline and iodine
Date:November 21, 2024Source:University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusSummary:New research reveals many prenatal vitamins don't contain enough of the nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy, while others contain harmful levels of t…
Nov. 12, 2024
High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer
Fish oil supplements could help guard against overall risk of developing cancer
Date:
November 4, 2024
Source:
University of Georgia
Summary:
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, n…
Nov. 11, 2024
Protect Your Gut Mucosal Barrier for Immune Health and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Do you find yourself aging faster with an expanding list of health concerns? At the forefront of staying well and having strong immune resiliency is the integrity of the mucosal…
Nov. 5, 2024
The Truth About Sugar Substitutes: Are Stevia, Sucralose, and Saccharin Safe?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Do you read food labels? Do you use products marketed as low in sugar or made with a sugar substitute? Do you trust they are the best choice for your health? Food labels provide…